The Perseids is a prolific meteor shower associated with the comet Swift-Tuttle. The meteors can typically be seen around mid-July each year, with the peak in activity happening between Aug. 9-14. During the peak, the rate of meteors reaches an astonishing 60 or more miles per hour. Lovers of the stars will receive an extra treat this week […]
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Greenhorn Creek Resort hosting Calaveras Junior Open
Some of Northern California’s finest young golfers will be seeing how their game holds up against a talented field of juniors at Greenhorn Creek Resort in Angels Camp. The inaugural Calaveras Junior Open is set to make its debut at Greenhorn Creek Resort, with the first round to be competed on Monday, August 10. The […]
Willys Jeep 6-226 Wagon for sale at charity auction
Hot August Nights will give attendees not only the chance to view vintage automobiles, but the opportunity to purchase one as well. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows and the High Fives Foundation announce the sale of Shirley, a custom-restored 1957 Willys Jeep 6-226 Wagon, at this year’s Hot August Nights classic car convention on Friday, August […]
2015 Volvo S60 features stylish appeal
For several decades Volvo had at least two primary characteristics that never seemed to vary. The first one – safety. It was difficult to top the Swedish automaker when it came to that. The other characteristic was exterior style – Volvos typically had none. While Volvo is still known for its great attention to detail […]
Redesigned Chrysler 200 climbing in sales
A replacement in 2011 for the much-maligned Chrysler Sebring, the Chrysler 200 has been able to fill a void that the American auto manufacturer hoped would be the end result. Like the Sebring, the Chrysler 200 was first offered as a midsize sedan or convertible, and car shoppers had their pick of several trim levels. […]
Tolliver favored at American Century Championship
Place your bets! The betting lines are out for the annual American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament. Four-time champion Billy Joe Tolliver, former quarterback for five NFL teams, is the top choice of Harrah’s and Harveys Race & Sports Book to win the 26th annual American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament July 17-19 in Lake […]
Mazda6 delivers in many categories
The Mazda6 is a fine midsize sedan with a lot of enviable qualities, which include affordability, styling, family-friendly interior space, plus solid fuel economy and performance. This sedan was fully redesigned in 2014 and has advanced into one of the must-see vehicles in this popular segment that includes the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, […]
Improvements in latest Toyota Sienna
People don’t purchase a minivan because they love it. It’s definitely a necessity buy – as in – I need a minivan because it’s a major transporter that meets my family requirements. Those requirements could include sports considerations, school car-pooling or hauling around three or four of your kids and their friends every day. Traditionally […]
Striking Gold in the historic Mother Lode
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL What started out as a golf vacation quickly turned into an outstanding history lesson. Not that the golf was bad, it was just that the California history became much more intriguing. While there are certainly many more picturesque vacations to undertake throughout California, a trip into Mother Lode country provides a serene […]
Justin Timberlake playing Tahoe celebrity golf tourney
Justin Timberlake has many talents: and one of them is being pretty good with a golf club in his hands. Timberlake will join superstar athletes and entertainers for the first time this summer at the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe on July 17-19. The much-decorated performer is an avid golfer who […]